CHANEL or Bobbi Brown or Bare Escentuals/Bare minerals Loose Powder

By choice I like using compact powder better BUT loose powder does serves it purpose for setting Makeup.
In terms of finishing, CHANEL seems to give of better control n feel, however has limited colors. Does wonders for oily proned Skin like me but people with dry skin may wanna be extra lighthanded with it. Beautiful Photoshop effect in pictures!

Bobbi Brown has better color selection n much natural match. I do find it wears out by evening though.

Bare Mineral Veil feels macam tapioca like texture, seriously. But I like dat it also gives natural matte finishing. But rasa mcm 1st time in my life pakai product on myself abis in less than one year. The sifter casing is vry good though. Powder x tumpah merata mcm the BBrown n CHANEL.

But it terms of cost, imagine bare Minerals 9gm is retailed at rm85. I can't remember Bobbi Brown price but it is also about 7.5gm jar whilst CHANEL is sold at RM153 for 30gm!

So, which one would u buy?

Best Lip Gloss brand, high end and mid range.

 Lip gloss... another magical transformation from drab to dewy, youthful sexy lips effortlessly achieved by using it, either on top of lipstick or on its own.

Lipgloss comes in clear gel-like or, with sheer colors. Some with shimmers, or huge glitters.
The one thing I hate sometimes, is the leak if store horizontally. So, to avoid that, please store gloss vertically/upright. The mess is a pain to cleanup.

Another thing about gloss is.... quality isn't compromised by price range. Beautiful result can be achieved with mid range price brands. And pricier ones, although may come in better looking packaging...the actual product is equally same in terms of final application result with its mid range buddies.

So my favourite choice is....

CHANEL

My mid range fav lipgloss is

KATE

If you guys haven't tried KATE, you should give it a shot. I am in love with the peach colored one. More info, in my next entry for KATE Makeup Workshop in Pavilion recently.

And what is your favourite gloss? C'mon and share with me.

See how battered my CHANEL gloss is.... kesian dia. 

Goddess of Glam makeup for Miss Asia International Winner of 2012 - Femina Chaudhry

Femina Chaudhry was winner for 2012 Miss Asia International. I had a delightful opportunity to work with her during her visit to Malaysia as a judge for the Mrs Malaysia Planet event, held in Palace Of Golden Horses last weekend.

Femina has great features and lovely skin. Her foundation in from Kose, to ensure maximum moisture for dewy skin  effect. Her face base is from Laura Mercier and Embryolisse combined with Lancome Genifique serum.

Femina thought me few tricks and tips herself, doing up hair with gel to ensure maximum sleekness. We concocted a cool glitter body powder by mixing MAC pigments and Laura Mercier Stardust loose powder. She looked amazing!

We were also very lucky to have celebrity makeup artist Rose JR in the house. She was a tremendous help in doing up Femina grand hair and saree. Special thanks to her, for steadfast support and inspiring encouragement always.














Hair is done using fake bun, to build up a grand sleek bun, to suit her grand crown, which i do not have a pic of it.... SO SAD!






Initially her concealer was from Graftobian, but it proved to be too dry and we decided to use liquid lifting concealer from Make Up Forever instead.


Her sweet soft blusher is from MAC, bronzer from MAC too. Her beautiful sultry eyes is from Urban Decay, NAKED series, MAC.

Lips is from MAC and CHANEL. 


Thank you Femina for hiring me!

Natural soft Makeup but elegantly sexy, Hannis Kemensah Heights

Many thanks to Yuhannis and her mom Khaliza for their kind hospitality extended. Love working with them both, they reminded me of Gilmore Girls.Her skin is repeated misted with Avene Spa mist and UD All Nighter too.

Yuhannis makeup concept is natural sexy, she gave me a beautiful picture sample of an eye makeup which i copied and improvised to suit her eyes. Her healthy complexion is achieved with using Kryolan FS36 to cover blemish, second coat of MAC NC35 and dusted with Bobbi Brown loose powder.

Her finishing is by Laura mercier highlighter, peach blush by MAC and Her luscious lips is by Sephora and Chanel. 

 Eyes by Urban decay, MAC and Shu Eumura

A gift from someone... Chanel Lip Gloss

I received an unexpected gift from someone.... thank you so much MT.
I'm supposed to do a review on anti aging creams.... which solves 7 beauty woes.... but then I found this extra package in the paperbag she gave me. AWESOME!

How nice! The shine is so amazing, even my hubby commented how it look nice, even from afar.
I said, of coz la, this is CHANEL! :D

Tools Of Trade - LANCOME, Kryolan, MAC, Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown, Mary Kay

 Just in case, if you are wondering what brand of make up product I use for clients.... what type of serum I include for the bride's face... here's the picture and info. So, let's open up my train case and see what's inside.....

To ensure long lasting and flawless finish for bridal/wedding services I use make up base from several brands, depending on skin types, either MAC Prep n Prime or, Lancome BB Base or Mary Kay Whitening primer. For clients with sensitive skin, I use Shu Eumura makeup base as it is paraben and silicon free. Sometimes I use oil mattifier from Mary Kay for those who has extremely oily skin.

Next is the moisturiser or serum which is from MAC Charged Water Hydrating Mist or Origin's Youthopia serum or Lancome's Genifique serum. But great skin is not achieved in one day, this is just to ensure your skin is properly hydrated and minimise fine lines, smooth out open pores. I advise regular facial for bride to be at least few month before the actual wedding day.

Oil Free liquid foundation from Bobbi Brown and STAGE is available, Lancome Teint Miracle as well as cream foundation from KRYOLAN TV Paint Stick , Dermacos too. This cream foundation offers full coverage and flawless finish. Make up will look much better after it 'sets' on your skin about 15-20minutes. Do take note, this cream foundation can be pore clogging. Hence, always make sure your REALLY clean your skin well, by double cleansing. Normal face wash is not enough, always use proper make up remover to ensure your face is free of zits and trouble post wedding. Loose powder are from the same beauty line. I've been wanting to add CHANEL Vitalumiere into my collection though.

I started the business at earlier stage using these basic, low end make up such as this 88 eyeshadow pallette, Maybelline mascara and cream foundation from Japan called Naturactor. These are non branded, but offers beautiful myriad of colors. Not very lasting and color payoff is weak, hence eye primer from MAC or UDPP is used. I think a lot of new kak andam still use this affordable e/shadow pallatte.

But, I wont be using this anymore....

As for bridal, I only use eyeshadow from Laura Mercier, Urban decay, SMASHBOX, Estee Lauder, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Shu Eumura & Lancome... as the color pay off are better, long lasting and crease free. If you notice, all colors I have are neutral, soft romantic colors. Colors is suppose to enhance your eyes, not over shadow with thick black kohl eyes.

The coveted NAKED palatte from URBAN DECAY... being a person who loves natural look, this is one MUST HAVE pallatte for you au naturelle ladies out there. Lovely warm tone colors, great pay off

 Special skin care need such as sensitive skin may need different type of base. Not all skin will suit certain brands, hence I have multitude of makeup base such as:

MAC Strobe Cream
Peter Thomas Roth un Wrinkle Primer
Shu Eumura UV underbase mousse
Laura Mercier radiance base
Dr. G BB Cream
Lancome BB Base

Lipstick and lipgloss are mainly from MAC, Estee Lauder, STAGE, Mary Kay, REVLON and Lancome.

Final finishing will include Kryolan's fixing spray, Urban decay mist to make sure your make up stays intact for several hours without fading or 'slipping' .

I can ensure you all the high end product I've mentioned above are 100% original, bought over the counter in One Utama or from the distributor themselves. The Kryolan supplies does come online from trusted reseller (source Germany, USA). 

I definitely DO NOT use imitations of high end products, as I dare not even use it on myself, furthermore on other people's face.

Lastly.... What is this wrapped gifts doing here?

Here's a small token of gift as thank you so much for choosing Lin Elier from me. 

Get surprised with what you'll get from Linda Claus...on your wedding day.